The Times of India

From Pranit More to Madhur Virli: Is controversy becoming comedy's favourite punchline?

Indian stand-up comedy faces scrutiny after comedian Madhur Virli's resurfaced rape joke sparked outrage. This follows controversy around Pranit More, shifting the debate to responsibility and boundaries. Critics argue shock value and profanity are replacing wit, with concerns that such humor normalizes harmful attitudes and erodes intelligent comedy.